When Gawain brought Kaya to the vicinity of the primeval forest on the ship, they happened to witness the nobleman lying dead.
At the same time, he also saw the scene of Dadan raising her arms and calling out.
Upon seeing this, Gawain paused for a moment, then revealed a knowing smile. He raised his right hand high and shouted enthusiastically.
"Sister Dadan is right, haha, what are you all worried about!"
The moment Gawain finished speaking, all the villagers nearby stopped in their tracks, because at the same time Gawain shouted, thick thunderclouds suddenly appeared overhead.
Just as Gawain opened his mouth, accompanied by thunder in the sky, Gawain voice sounded as if it were shouted from the sky by an unknown god!
Faced with such a formidable figure as Gawain, the villagers no longer wanted to cause any trouble; they just wanted to find a place to hide for a while.
However, after thinking about Gawain's words, the villagers felt much more at ease.
Why did Gawain call Dadan" Big Sister Dadan"?
I still remember Garp calling him that back then, haha!!!
For a moment, the villagers quietly made way for Gawain to clear the path to Makino, Dadan, and the others.
As Gawain approached them, he clapped his hands lightly.
"Haha, guys, what are you all worrying about so much?"
You are my invited guests. In any world, a host who violates hospitality will be punished!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain raised his hand and waved to Makino and Dadan, calling out to them in a cheerful tone.
"Makino, Dadan, did I make you worry?"
The battle we just fought was triggered by Doflamingo, one of the Shichibukai, coming to join me.
That guy was so arrogant. He clearly wanted to get on the ship a long time ago, but he insisted on having a go at it with Grandpa Zephyr first.
So, were you scared?
Of course not!!!
Dadan responded to Gawain's words immediately, and at the same time, she pounded her pectoral muscles with a determined look on her face.
However, after saying that, Dadan casually picked up Makino.
Grabbing a bewildered Makino by the collar, Dadan laughed and said to Gawain.
"Although I'm fine, that little brat Makino is worried sick. I haven't seen her worry about anyone other than Shanks and Ace in a long time!"
"Right, Makino?"
"Dadan ~~~!!!"
For a moment, Makino clenched her teeth in frustration, struggling desperately while grumbling at Dadan in annoyance.
Seeing Makino's state, Dadan chuckled and shook Makino's body, laughing as Dadan did so.
"Listen to me, don't wait for that idiot Shanks. At best, a guy like him will end up like Roger!"
Garp has talked to us many times about how Roger treated his lover. Ace's mother and Roger were together for less than two years before Roger died, leaving the woman to find a way to give birth to the child on her own. In the end, she died at sea for Ace!
I know exactly what I'm talking about. Those sea geezers are indeed attractive. Women love bad boys, right?
But if I can't see it, fine. But since I have, as someone who's been through it all, I absolutely won't allow such a good girl like you to waste your youth on a playboy!
In short, Makino, find a good family to marry into, and have another beautiful girl who looks just like you, with green hair, haha!!!
As soon as she finished speaking, Dadan laughed and helped Makino to the side. The moment Makino landed, she blushed and ran away into the distance.
As she jogged, Makino shouted shyly.
"You can say these things to me, why say them in front of so many people?"
And... and Saint Gawain is here too, such words would offend the Celestial Dragon's ears, Dadan!!!
After saying that, Makino disappeared in the blink of an eye. She had originally wanted to thank Gawain again, but she was too ashamed to do so now.
Shanks... Shanks!
Although that red-haired guy was quite reckless, once you've met someone like that, it's really hard for you to let go of anyone else in your heart.
Who, having witnessed the vast ocean, would still express admiration for a small pond carved out by a river?
Why...
In the crowd, watching Makino's shy retreating figure, Gawain was slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but smile.
He waved to Dadan while laughing.
"Sister Dadan, look how embarrassed you've made Makino. Even someone as experienced as you should be more discreet with younger people."
"Haha, stop hiding it! You're all shrewd!"
Dadan laughed and shook her head, then suddenly put on a show of being a distant relative and said to Gawain.
"Hey, after getting to know you last night, I'm pretty sure you're a rare find. Someone like you is perfect for a passive type like Makino."
So, have you made up your mind? Do you want to use your Celestial Dragon's supreme power to snatch Makino away from that Shanks who just walks away like that?
You wouldn't not want to, would you? Just thinking about it is incredibly arousing...
"Cough cough!!!"
Gawain quickly used his lightning flash to rush in front of Dadan shut him up.
"Let's not talk about this, let's not talk about this!"
While repeatedly reminding him, Gawain looked around, trying to find the next topic.
When Dadan saw Gawain's expression, she nodded knowingly and then grinned.
"As expected, you change when Shanks and Makino's relationship is mentioned."
Haha, a unique aristocrat like you is one in a million! I knew I hadn't misjudged you; you're perfect for Makino!
"Hey, lady, don't say things like that."
"By the way, who is this? Why is he the only one who fainted?"
When faced with Dadan's words, Gawain felt as if he were meeting all the aunts and uncles during Chinese New Year, whose first question would be something like, "Are you married yet?"
So he quickly reached out and turned the unconscious nobleman over.
And so, Gawain, with his exceptionally good eyesight, spotted the old man with sauerkraut on the nobleman's face at a glance...
Well...
Silently, Gawain casually lifted his foot and flipped the nobleman back over, then stomped on the back of the nobleman's head and rubbed it on the ground.
Upon seeing Gawain's action, the nearby villagers, after a brief moment of stunned silence, immediately erupted in thunderous cheers!
Dadan grinned and promptly gave a thumbs up.
"Wow, Gawain, without you, I would never have seen those trash become like this in my lifetime!"
You bastard, ever since I found out you knocked out Garp with one punch, I knew you weren't your average Celestial Dragon.
Now let's look at you again, huh!
You're even more extraordinary than I could ever hope for!
"Haha, you're too kind, elder sister."
Gawain smiled and lifted his foot, then waved his hand to stop Dadan from speaking.
Immediately afterwards, Gawain waved his right hand toward the nobles and said.
"To be honest, before coming to the Goa Kingdom, I just wanted to see this famous Foosha Village!"
You living here might not think there's anything special about your hometown, but I've talked to Shanks, fought with Garp, and even captured Garp's son Dragon!
After meeting them, haha, I actually became quite interested in our village.
What kind of village could produce such powerful figures as Garp and Dragon, and attract Shanks to stay for so many years?
Unfortunately, alas... I never imagined that my momentary curiosity would become the reason for these nobles to harm you!
Without my knowledge, I played the role of the tiger they used as an accomplice, giving them the opportunity to act like a fox borrowing the tiger's power!
"Since that's the case, humph!"
Gawain let out a heavy snort, and at that moment, boundless thunderbolts suddenly descended from the sky!
The thunderclaps emitted ear-piercing sounds, swirling and hovering around almost every nobleman, even waking the unconscious ones with nausea!
Kaya, who had just caught up with Gawain, was slightly taken aback, and then she quickly grabbed Gawain's wrist.
"Sir, please don't use your abilities so easily! The villagers are terrified!"
After saying that, Kaya puffed out a pitiful little expression and gently shook Gawain's wrist.
When Gawain sensed Kaya's movement, he couldn't help but pause in surprise.
He suddenly realized that, just after he chose to accept Doflamingo, and after the problems with the slave market strengthened his resolve...
His Rumble-Rumble Fruit seems to have become even more potent!
He hadn't actually used his abilities, but somehow the celestial phenomena were moving in sync with Gawain's emotions!
Gawain even had a vague feeling that a fragile membrane had appeared in front of him!
Once that membrane is broken, not only will the thunder fluctuate according to its own emotions, but perhaps... even the surrounding trees and rocks can transform into Thunderstorm to become its power!
Whether it's the flowing wind or the rain gathering in the clouds!
Everything can be thunder if you need it!
This feeling made Gawain frown; arrogance must be discarded on every path.
At the same time, in Gawain's view, any power that cannot be perfectly controlled is not worthy of being called his own power!
In a short time, Gawain noted down the changes in the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. He planned to find some time as soon as possible to have a good chat with Issho, Kuma, Crocodile, Doflamingo, and the others!
Because he needs to master every single detail of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit!!!
As Gawain thought this, he lightly snapped his fingers, and the thunder in the sky instantly disappeared.
Beside him, Dadan looked up at the sky in disbelief. After the lightning that had filled the sky dissipated, she exclaimed to Gawain in amazement.
"As expected of someone who crushed that old devil Garp with just one punch!"
If you didn't politely call me Sister Dadan, I would even think of you as a god who has fallen to earth!
Your every move is so close to the majesty of heaven, Gawain!
"Ha... How could that be? When anyone tries to replace heaven and earth, he's not far from his doom, elder sister."
Gawain smiled and shook his head, then continued.
"As for me, perhaps it was the effect of my battle with Garp, or perhaps my mindset just changed a bit."
In short, my Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability seems to have been enhanced to some extent.
After saying that, Gawain smiled and straightened his hat, but as he did so, Gawain suddenly remembered something.
So he quickly emphasized it again.
"Wait, Sister Dadan, who said I could crush Garp with one punch?"
"That's all a rumor! I was just being lenient with Garp!"
"Hahaha, that's not true at all! Don't try to cover for that old devil Garp, Gawain!"
Dadan immediately interrupted Gawain, saying with a disdainful expression.
"Garp may be strong, but you're clearly stronger, okay? That guy only knows a little bit of fist and foot. He doesn't have your ability to change the world with just a snort!"
Besides, the newspapers all say you won. I know you're kind-hearted and want to save face for Garp, but we're all from the same village as Garp, we know each other too well.
So there's no need to give him face in front of us, Garp lost, hahaha!!!
Amidst laughter, Dadan warmly put her arm around Gawain 'Gawain shoulder and continued to speak to him with a smile.
"By the way, Gawain, why did you come all this way to see us?"
If it's an invitation or something similar, you don't need to come in person.
"Just tell us what's on your mind, we're all listening. We're so grateful to you for raising Ace and Sabo so well. Whatever you want to do, we'll absolutely support you!"
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Gawain nodded happily, and then he patted Dadan's arm enthusiastically.
Then, Gawain addressed everyone around him.
Is this true? Does everyone share Dadan's thoughts?
As soon as Gawain finished speaking, the surrounding villagers, after a brief moment of stunned silence, quickly raised their hands!
"Of course!"
"Seeing these nobles suffer their just deserts, I now follow Gawain Gawain's lead without question!"
"As long as my child doesn't die, I'd even be willing to serve on an adult ship!"
"Even mining is possible; someone like you, sir, would never cheat us!"
"Gawain is so handsome, he must be a good person!!!"
Uh... the last sentence was shouted by Kaya was sandwiched in the crowd...
In short, after a brief silence, Gawain suddenly raised his right hand amidst the shouts of the crowd around him!
"Gentlemen, I have heard what you said. Since that's the case, you must not go back on your word!"
Because I originally planned to invite everyone to live on my ship after today's banquet!!!
"Why?"
"Ha?"
"What?"
"What?!!"
"What???"
For a moment, everyone present, including the village chief and Dadan, was terrified by Gawain's words!
Gawain, facing the stunned crowd, continued with unusual decisiveness!
"Gentlemen, think about your lives now. You have lost everything from the past. Your original lives have all been destroyed by my appearance!"
I couldn't sleep last night because I knew I couldn't stay here for long.
There are still many things I need to do on the Grand Line and in the New World, and there are still too many nobles in the world, like the nobles of the Goa Kingdom kneeling here right now. Only I can make them receive the retribution they deserve!!!
I may have to leave in less than two weeks, but two weeks is far from enough time to help you rebuild the entire Foosha Village!
In the next two weeks, I also need to stabilize the political situation in the Goa Kingdom. My time is extremely limited!
In short, after much deliberation, I cannot shirk the responsibility for the harm I have caused you, nor can I avoid the assistance I should have provided to you.
Finally, after tossing and turning all night, I came up with an idea!!!
At this point, Gawain laughed excitedly.
"Look at my ship, my friends! This huge ship is big enough to house a city of hundreds of thousands of people, and it is constantly being expanded!"
In the future, this ship is destined to become the largest ship in the history of the sea, and this place will become my mobile capital across the world!
But as a capital city, my city lacks a group of kind and excellent citizens. Yes, I lack your presence!
"Since my arrival has inadvertently caused you to lose your home, I will give you back an eternal Foosha Village that, as long as I live, can never be harmed by anyone!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain spread his arms wide, listening intently to the voices of everyone present.
But at this moment, the entire forest fell completely silent!
After an unknown period of silence, Woop Slap Chief Slap let out a long sigh, and while sighing, Woop Slap nervously spoke to Gawain.
"My lord, Foosha Village and the Goa Kingdom are, after all, our homeland. We really..."
"Wait, village chief!"
Gawain suddenly interrupted the village chief, his eyes filled with worry.
"I know you would rather stay on the land you've always lived on, but you must know that this time I wiped out thirty percent of the upper-class nobles of the Goa Kingdom."
Meanwhile, my men are also capturing more lower-ranking nobles and wealthy merchants who have committed evil deeds within the kingdom!
Although this sounds like a good thing for the common people, my actions will inevitably cause great turmoil in the Goa Kingdom!
I love your simplicity and kindness so much, I can't bear to see you fall into any turmoil that could cause danger!
If I lacked the ability, I might have left as soon as time became too tight.
But since I have the ability to help all of you, why shouldn't I do it?!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain looked intently at Woop Slap, and faced with Gawain's gaze and the turmoil he had just mentioned, the village chief Woop Slap actually wavered a little.
Despite his wavering, Village Chief Woop Slap remained worried, as he didn't know much about the Dark Bird Ship.
After remaining silent for a while, he spoke softly to Gawain.
"We understand Saint Gawain's good intentions, but this decision is not so easy to make."
So, Gawain, could we... could we study this further?
Perhaps after the banquet you invited, or perhaps before you left?
In short, this humble old man asks, could we please give you our reply a little later?
"Of course, sir, you certainly have time to decide."
Here's what we'll do: you can stay on the ship for the next few days. We have plenty of empty rooms on board; I'll reserve a small room for you.
Enjoy your time on the ship before making a decision. If you don't like it, you can stay in the original Foosha Village.
I won't force you~.
Gawain smiled and agreed to Chief Woop Slap's request, and Woop Slap and the other villagers all breathed a sigh of relief.
Hearing the villagers' sighs of relief, Gawain's smile grew even brighter.
Shanks, I certainly didn't take your little Nika from Foosha Village.
After all, even if they land on my ship, that village will definitely be called Foosha Village!
Ha ha ha ha!!!